Lyka POV My mouth hung open and the phone slipped from my hands. Hermit got down and picked it up before facing me again. “Shocked aren't you?” He chuckled softly. I blinked thrice to be sure of who was standing in front of me, I even went as far as bitting my bottom lip to be sure I wasn't dreaming. “Well for me I was happy when I found out.” Happy? He was happy that I was his second chance mate? Why would he…? Do I not understand English anymore? “That's one of the reasons I knew it was you when I saw you yesterday.” He continued. “I felt our mating bond since my first mate and I have rejected each other. You see, ever since we were kids, I kinda had a crush on you I hoped we would be mates when we grow up, I was hurt when you refused to see us after your parents death but I underst